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Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)

Papua New Guinea
v2016/2021
6 domains
6 controls

Papua New Guinea's Cybercrime Code Act 2016 criminalises cybercrimes and establishes data protection provisions. The National Cybersecurity Policy (2021) provides a framework for cybersecurity governance. The Cybercrime Act covers illegal access, data interference, system interference, misuse of devices, and computer-related fraud. Data protection provisions address unauthorized access to personal data. The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) oversees telecommunications and cybersecurity.

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Framework Domains (6)

Awareness and Privacy

1 controls
Controls in the Awareness and Privacy domain of Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)1 controls
CodeTitle
PNGCYBER-6Cybersecurity Awareness, Capacity Building, and Privacy Considerations

Critical Infrastructure and Governance

1 controls
Controls in the Critical Infrastructure and Governance domain of Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)1 controls
CodeTitle
PNGCYBER-2Critical Infrastructure Protection and National Governance

Incident Response and Investigation

1 controls
Controls in the Incident Response and Investigation domain of Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)1 controls
CodeTitle
PNGCYBER-4Incident Response, Investigation, Evidence Preservation, Data Retention

International Cooperation and Enforcement

1 controls
Controls in the International Cooperation and Enforcement domain of Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)1 controls
CodeTitle
PNGCYBER-5International Cooperation, Penalties, and Public-Private Partnerships

NICTA and CERT

1 controls
Controls in the NICTA and CERT domain of Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)1 controls
CodeTitle
PNGCYBER-3NICTA Oversight and Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordination

Scope and Offences

1 controls
Controls in the Scope and Offences domain of Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)1 controls
CodeTitle
PNGCYBER-1Scope and Computer Crime Offences

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016), you already cover:

Maps to 78 other frameworks

6 total controls
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
33%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
33%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Vietnam PDPD
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Turkey KVKK
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Privacy Act 2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Peru DPL
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
PDPA Thailand
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
PDPA Singapore
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
ISO 22320:2018
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
NIST SP 800-171
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
APRA CPS 234
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
PCI P2PE
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
PCI SSF
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Azure Security Benchmark
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO 27019
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
Bahrain PDPL
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
NIST SP 800-190
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
APPI
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
PCI PIN Security
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
ISO 27017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
17%
ISO 20000-1
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
17%
ISO 27018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
17%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
1 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
17%
ISO 27005
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO 13485
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
ISO 19011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%
17%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)?

Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) is a compliance framework from Papua New Guinea with 6 domains and 6 controls. Papua New Guinea's Cybercrime Code Act 2016 criminalises cybercrimes and establishes data protection provisions. The National Cybersecurity Policy (2021) provides a framework for cybersecurity governance. The Cybercrime Act covers illegal access, data interference, system interference, misuse of devices, and computer-related fraud. Data protection provisions address unauthorized access to personal data. The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) oversees telecommunications and cybersecurity. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) have?

Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) has 6 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Awareness and Privacy (1 controls), Critical Infrastructure and Governance (1 controls), Incident Response and Investigation (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) map to?

Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) maps to 78 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (33% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (33% coverage), FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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